Now anything goes - cattle wedding ceremony

[MariaRegina]

Why doesn't this surprise me?

Next they will be wedding rocks. You know those old pet rocks?

http://daily.webshots.com/content/ap/current/h75552323.html

[MariaRegina]

This is making a mockery of marriage.

[RobNJ]

I take it the reception will not have prime rib on the menu

[Rilian]

"Other beasts, including goats, also attended the wedding. "

The problem with having goats is they will completely ignore your wedding registry if you have one and just bring whatever they feel like as a gift. Normally it will be something they themselves were given as a gift that they did not want. They are notorious re-gifters.

We did not invite any goats for that reason. I'm surprised these people did.

[Mary of Bethany]

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[Mary of Bethany]

"Other beasts, including goats, also attended the wedding. "

The problem with having goats is they will completely ignore your wedding registry if you have one and just bring whatever they feel like as a gift. Normally it will be something they themselves were given as a gift that they did not want. They are notorious re-gifters.

We did not invite any goats for that reason. I'm surprised these people did.

:D

[RobNJ]

But, I heard it was a very MOO-ving ceremony!!








The sheep heard that last joke & said Baah!

[Rilian]

The sheep heard that last joke & said Baah!

Just note that you should keep the sheep and goats separate.

Also, if you invite elephants, make sure you send them a thank you card for whatever they brought. They have incredibly long memories and won't forget it if you don't send a card.

Also, while it sounds fun to have Javan warty pigs at the reception, keep in mind they drink a lot (not a problem though if you're having cheap champagne). Also of course they smell terrible.

[RobNJ]

Also of course they smell terrible.

Make sure they're seated at th in-laws table! :idea:

[ufonium2]

2,000 guests? I'm showing this to my mom. Maybe then she'll stop complainin about the 150 people she has to feed next weekend.

[Photini]

"Other beasts, including goats, also attended the wedding. "

The problem with having goats is they will completely ignore your wedding registry if you have one and just bring whatever they feel like as a gift. Normally it will be something they themselves were given as a gift that they did not want. They are notorious re-gifters.

We did not invite any goats for that reason. I'm surprised these people did.
THe goats will eat all the gifts.

[MariaRegina]

I take it the reception will not have prime rib on the menu



That's a good one Rob. :D

[MariaRegina]

"Other beasts, including goats, also attended the wedding. "

The problem with having goats is they will completely ignore your wedding registry if you have one and just bring whatever they feel like as a gift. Normally it will be something they themselves were given as a gift that they did not want. They are notorious re-gifters.

We did not invite any goats for that reason. I'm surprised these people did.

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Rilian again.

:D :D :D :D :D

[MariaRegina]

THe goats will eat all the gifts.

You won't have to worry about any left overs, they will lick the plates clean.

[Xpycoctomos]

It's hard for me to say it's making a mockery of marriage. Well, I mean, it is, but it doesn't offend me only because I am not sure what this culture (in asia) is about. I'm not sure how they view marriage or what it means to them. If this were from the West, I would be offended because it would obviously be liberals trying to mock the Christian ideal of marriage. But... this is just so removed from our culture and religion that I just laugh at it (unless these are Christians doing this, which, given the context, I doubt).

Wierd. lol

John

[choirfiend]

It's probably less offensive because Brahman cattle are sacred, yes? And, at least that culture values the ceremony before the consummation;)

[Xpycoctomos]

It's probably less offensive because Brahman cattle are sacred, yes? And, at least that culture values the ceremony before the consummation;)

Yeah... I mean, I know that was said in half jest... but it's a good point... I just think that it is so difficult for us to know what is a mockery and not a mockery in other cultures that aren't even Christian. By the way, Aria, was trying to say you were being judgemental. It is [wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth]' wierd, I was jsut trying to point out that I don't think there is any grand agenda behind it... it's just superstitious folk doin' their thing lol.

God bless,

John

[Matrona]

"I just realized, we never had a wedding for the cat and the dog! They've been living in sin!"

--Marge Simpson

[jameseb]

I take it the reception will not have prime rib on the menu

:D

*in his best AH-nuld voice and line

You're a funny guy, Rob. That's why I'm going to.... er, wait. :eek:

I love you, man, you're hilarious! :D

[MariaRegina]

Yeah... I mean, I know that was said in half jest... but it's a good point... I just think that it is so difficult for us to know what is a mockery and not a mockery in other cultures that aren't even Christian. By the way, Aria, was trying to say you were being judgemental. It is [wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth]' wierd, I was jsut trying to point out that I don't think there is any grand agenda behind it... it's just superstitious folk doin' their thing lol.

God bless,

John

Dear John,

In my first read of that news article, I just got the impression that the reporter was mocking marriage ... but I posted this story here because now we have seen it all. Yes, it is too weird.

And the comments made by Rob and Photini have made my day. Thanks again!

[MariaRegina]

BTW, we did have a goat when my son was a child.

And when the weather would get hot, we would bring some cool juice diluted with water, usually cranberry apple juice. She loved it and would sip the juice in a small bowl much like we sip juice through a straw. But we had to watch her whenever she got near the geraniums or our laurel tree. If she had her way, she would strip them of leaves.

There was a man
Now please take note
There was a man
who had a goat.

He loved that goat
Indeed he did
He loved that goat
Just like a kid.

One day that goat
Grew frisk and fine
Ate three red shirts
Right off the line

That man he grabbed
him by the back
and tied him to
the rainroad track

Now when the train
Hoved into sight
That goat grew green
And pale with fright.

He heaved a sigh
As if in pain
coughed up those shirts
and flagged that train.

[MariaRegina]

http://daily.webshots.com/content/ap/current/h75634332.html

Another good goat story

This one is very close to home.

[Xpycoctomos]

BTW, we did have a goat when my son was a child.

And when the weather would get hot, we would bring some cool juice diluted with water, usually cranberry apple juice. She loved it and would sip the juice in a small bowl much like we sip juice through a straw. But we had to watch her whenever she got near the geraniums or our laurel tree. If she had her way, she would strip them of leaves.



So I assume your goat was married off and this is why you no longer have her?

[Irish Melkite]

The only problem with these weddings is that the runner for the center aisle is soooo hard to clean afterwards.

[MariaRegina]

The only problem with these weddings is that the runner for the center aisle is soooo hard to clean afterwards.

I think that they have to line it with oat straw bedding to make it easier to clean. :D

[Marjorie]

This reminds me of the Passover song 'chad gadya' (one little goat):

One little goat, one little goat,
that Father bought for two zuzim.
One little goat, one little goat.

Then came a cat and ate the goat,
that Father bought for two zuzim.
One little goat, one little goat.

Then came a dog and bit the cat that ate the goat,
that Father bought for two zuzim.
One little goat, one little goat.

Then came a stick and beat the dog that bit the cat that ate the goat,
that Father bought for two zuzim.
One little goat, one little goat.

Then came fire and burned the stick that beat the dog that bit the cat that ate the goat,
that Father bought for two zuzim.
One little goat, one little goat.

Then came water and quenched the fire that burned the stick that beat the dog that bit the cat that ate the goat,
that Father bought for two zuzim.
One little goat, one little goat.

Then came an ox and drank the water that quenched the fire that burned the stick that beat the dog that bit the cat that ate the goat,
that Father bought for two zuzim.
One little goat, one little goat.

Then came the Shochet and slaughtered the ox that drank the water that quenched the fire that burned the stick that beat the dog that bit the cat that ate the goat,
that Father bought for two zuzim.
One little goat, one little goat.

Then came the angel of death and killed the Shochet who slaughtered the ox that drank the water that quenched the fire that burned the stick that beat the dog that bit the cat that ate the goat,
that Father bought for two zuzim.
One little goat, one little goat.

Then came the Holy One, blessed be He, and slew the angel of death that killed the Shochet who slaughtered the ox that drank the water that quenched the fire that burned the stick that beat the dog that bit the cat that ate the goat,
that Father bought for two zuzim.
One little goat, one little goat.

In IC XC,
Marjorie

[MariaRegina]

There was a man
Now please take note
There was a man
who had a goat.

He loved that goat
Indeed he did
He loved that goat
Just like a kid.

One day that goat
Grew frisk and fine
Ate three red shirts
Right off the line

That man he grabbed
him by the back
and tied him to
the rainroad track

Now when the train
Hoved into sight
That goat grew green
And pale with fright.

He heaved a sigh
As if in pain
coughed up those shirts
and flagged that train.


Dear Neil,

I was told that the above is an Irish Drinking Song, is this true?

[MariaRegina]

This reminds me of the Passover song 'chad gadya' (one little goat):

One little goat, one little goat,
that Father bought for two zuzim.
One little goat, one little goat.

Then came a cat and ate the goat,
that Father bought for two zuzim.
One little goat, one little goat.

Then came a dog and bit the cat that ate the goat,
that Father bought for two zuzim.
One little goat, one little goat.

Then came a stick and beat the dog that bit the cat that ate the goat,
that Father bought for two zuzim.
One little goat, one little goat.

Then came fire and burned the stick that beat the dog that bit the cat that ate the goat,
that Father bought for two zuzim.
One little goat, one little goat.

Then came water and quenched the fire that burned the stick that beat the dog that bit the cat that ate the goat,
that Father bought for two zuzim.
One little goat, one little goat.

Then came an ox and drank the water that quenched the fire that burned the stick that beat the dog that bit the cat that ate the goat,
that Father bought for two zuzim.
One little goat, one little goat.

Then came the Shochet and slaughtered the ox that drank the water that quenched the fire that burned the stick that beat the dog that bit the cat that ate the goat,
that Father bought for two zuzim.
One little goat, one little goat.

Then came the angel of death and killed the Shochet who slaughtered the ox that drank the water that quenched the fire that burned the stick that beat the dog that bit the cat that ate the goat,
that Father bought for two zuzim.
One little goat, one little goat.

Then came the Holy One, blessed be He, and slew the angel of death that killed the Shochet who slaughtered the ox that drank the water that quenched the fire that burned the stick that beat the dog that bit the cat that ate the goat,
that Father bought for two zuzim.
One little goat, one little goat.

In IC XC,
Marjorie


Who is a Shochet?

[Marjorie]

Who is a Shochet?

A kosher butcher. :)

In IC XC,
Marjorie

[Sergius_Lucius]

This reminds me of the Passover song 'chad gadya' (one little goat)
So that's what they meant! :D I was reading Afanasiev's Collection of Russian Folk Tales and in the commentaries they kept saying that some tale which we always thought to be uniquely Russian actually ascends to some ancient Indian or medieval European source.

One commentary said "the tales of this type are derived from the ancient Hebrew song about a goat 'Chagadya' sung on the first sabbath of the passover". "Wow, that's the coolest one", thought I. :)

[Marjorie]

Haha, awesome!

In IC XC,
Marjorie

[Irish Melkite]

I was told that the above is an Irish Drinking Song, is this true?

Elizabeth,

Not that I'm aware of. The title is Bill Grogan's Goat and it's a children's nonsense rhyme, used to be a popular campfire song.

Many years,

Neil